Drug Enforcement at the Crossroads of America

“Drugs In Cyberspace”

Thursday 22 June, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., ET

Available on C Band Analog & 
GETN Digital Warrior Satellite Networks

a.  Sponsors:  This program is sponsored by the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), with the extended technical support of the Satellite Education Network Ft. Lee, VA. 

b.  Availability:  This free, public domain, videotaped broadcast will be available on both C-Band Analog satellite downlinks and the GETN /Military/Federal Warrior digital CDV satellite networks.  There is no KU Analog or KU Digital satellite coverage available for this program.  Other private and public satellite networks may also carry the program, check with your satellite provider.  (Note: This program WILL NOT be available on small digital dish networks such as DirecTV or Echostar systems.) 

Will this program be Video streamed?   Yes, it is expected that this program will be available as both a live and achieved webcast for all registered sites.  Details in final coordination message for all registered sites.

c.  Target Audience Statement:  This program is for law enforcement officers, school resource officers, parents, teachers, and anyone concerned about computers play a role in drug trafficking and identity theft.  This program is also suitable for public access television distribution.

d.  Program Summary & Objectives:  Computers seem to have taken over many aspects of our lives.  We rely on them to do dozens of everyday tasks... think of what life would be like without them!  Those involved in the drug trade also use computers.  A click of the mouse is all it takes these days to buy drugs on the internet, get information about particular drugs, or commit identity theft. 

No one is immune from becoming a victim.  Identity theft is spreading as fast as a computer virus -- and infecting our lives with a whole new breed of crime.  To fund their drug habits, users are stealing identities and ruining lives.  As methamphetamine moves across the country, identity theft related to it also spreads.  Since their energy levels are high, meth users are perfect for the tedious work related to identity theft.  Law enforcement needs to learn how to fight this new type high-tech of drug-related crime.

And that’s not the only drug crime that’s seeping into cyberspace.  Illegal pharmacies are popping up all over the place, offering all types of prescription drugs... just check your email inbox.  It's a never-ending battle to get rid of these things, as the DEA takes one down, another one appears.  Find out how to tell the difference between a legit pharmacy and a rogue operation and how you can help fight the problem.

During this one-hour training telecast, join host Stan Rhoads to learn how law enforcement is reacting to the ever-changing high-tech world.  Also, hear from Tara, a former forger, who told police before going to prison how she committed her crimes and how her methamphetamine habit was the cause of it all. 

Key Questions:

-         What problems involving drugs are out there in cyberspace?

-         How is law enforcement reacting?

-         What needs to change to make penalties stronger?

-         How is identity theft linked to drugs?

-         What is the best and most economical way to investigate identity theft cases?

-         What are the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft?

e.  Program Panelists: 

Matthew Murphy, Section Chief Pharmaceutical Investigations Section DEA - Murphy has been with the DEA since 1985 and was promoted to section chief in January 2006.  Before being named section chief, Murphy was acting section chief of the section.  During that time, he developed an undercover credit card account program that provides a way for DEA field divisions to purchase pharmaceuticals via the internet, enhancing internet investigations.  He was also instrumental establishing an internet pharmaceutical task force.  Murphy has a Bachelors of Science degree from Northeastern University and a Masters from the University of Virginia. 

Ed Hewitt, Retired Detective, Vancouver, WA Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit for White Collar Crimes, owner of Financial SafeGuards, LLC. - During his 31 years of combined law enforcement and private sector business management & investigative experience, Hewitt has successfully spearheaded numerous large and complicated investigations into cases involving organized crime, identity theft, insurance & investment fraud, internet fraud, and corporate and non-profit embezzlement.  He is considered an expert about identity theft and internet crime.  Hewitt holds a BS Degree from Washington State University in Police Science and Administration and retired from police work in July 2005 to start his own consulting, investigations and training company, headquartered in Eagle, ID, known as Financial SafeGuards, LLC

Mickey Dunnavant, Crisp County, GA Sheriffs Office, Instructor Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Program (MCTFT) - Dunnavant has been involved in law enforcement since 1991 and currently serves in the Investigative Division of the Crisp County Sheriff's Office.  Since 1998, Dunnavant has investigated Financial and Identity Fraud crimes and assists with in-service training for his agency and others.  He is a certified instructor for the State of Georgia and holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Troy State University and is currently working on his Masters degree there.  Dunnavant has worked Federal cases with the United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspectors, United States Customs Service, UPS, multiple credit card fraud services, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and testified before Federal Grand Juries concerning mail fraud. 

f.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates: There are no CEUs, CMEs available for this program.

g.  Videotape Availability:  To request a free VHS copy of any of our recent telecourses, please follow instructions at this link  Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for processing.  Order Site For MCTFT Videotapes. 

h.  Videotape release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  The tape in its entirety nor any parts of it may not be used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes without additional permission of the sponsors.  Cable Access stations may rebroadcast the tape on local networks without further permission. 

i.  Web Site Support and Materials:  None, although other information may available at: http://www.fletc.gov/ and or www.mctft.com. 

j.  Satellite Coordinates and Site Support Materials Packet:  Satellite coordinates are never publicly posted, you must register to receive them.  Satellite coordinates will be sent to all site coordinators and their supporting satellite technicians (if you listed an email address for them) about 5-7 days prior to the broadcast.  If available, site support materials will be available to all registered participants on line.  Details will be sent in the final satellite coordinates message.  If you need assistance in locating a satellite downlink location to view this program, please call Ed Kronholm, our satellite/registrations coordinator, toll free at 1-877-820-0305 or 480-820-0305 or email: dlnets@aol.com.   

k.  Registration:  All new sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary satellite coordinates (C/KU) or illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and Site Materials Website.  Sites may register at: http://www.dlnets.com/MCTFT2nd.htm or by calling Ed Kronholm’s Office, the Satellite Registrations Coordinator,  toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.

l.  Future Programs:  For future information on free broadcasts (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) please visit this web site: (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit.) http://www.dlnets.com/mctft.htm#current